Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is an Occupational Therapist?
Occupational therapists help people of all ages regain, develop or master everyday skills in order to live independent, productive and satisfying lives. Occupational therapists assess clients with physical and mental challenges in order to develop activities of daily living (ADL) that work best for those clients.
2. Where do Occupational Practitioners work?
Occupational therapists work in a variety of job settings. Public schools, hospitals, mental health centres, nursing homes, physician practices and home health agencies are all job settings that may employ occupational therapy practitioners. With career advancement occupational therapists may move into management, specialization, teaching, research or private practice positions.
3. How many places are available on the B.Sc.(Hons) in Occupational Therapy?
There are 25 places in the course and 5 places for mature students.
4. What are the entry requirements for B.Sc.(Hons) in Occupational Therapy?
The requirements for the course are a HC3 in two subjects and passes in four other subjects at Higher or Ordinary level from Irish, English, another langauge, Mathematics, one laboratory Science ( e.g. Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Physics with Chemistry(joint) or Agricultural Science) and one other subject recognised for entry purposes.
Additional Requirements : HC3 in one laboratory subject.
5. I have been offered a place on the programme but am unable to take it up this year - is it possible to defer?
It is possible. To do so make an appointment with the admissions office (email; admissions@ucc.ie) but its is not guaranteed.
6. I have completed my first year of Occupational Therapy from another university - is it possible to continue my honours degree at U.C.C.?
It is not encouraged but under specific circumstances it is feasible. You need to formally write to the Head of Department and explain why you want to transfer to the programme. Don’t forget, you must have the necessary number of CAO points to do so.
7. What are the fees?
For E.U. students The registration fee is 1,500 euro per year (four years) and the capitation fee is 145 euro per year. Contact the fees office as you may be entitled to free tuition fees (email; mosullivan@fin.ucc.ie)
For Non-E.U. students go to the following link; http://www.ucc.ie/en/study/international/noneu-ug/
8. I have completed one year of another degree course in U.C.C. or another University - can I transfer into the Occupational Therapy course?
Unfortunately you are unable to do this. The Occupational Therapy course must be entered from the beginning.
